Once illustrious factory joins list of Mysuru’s lost industries; 2,500 workers’ legacy fades into history Mysuru: The movable and immovable assets of Falcon Tyres on KRS Road in Metagalli have finally been sold after a prolonged legal battle that began in 2015, marking the end of a once-thriving industrial unit that employed nearly 2,500 workers….
Out of 1,751 youths tested in week-long drive, 509 test positive for narcotic substances Mysuru: In a concerted bid to combat the growing drug menace in Mysuru, the City Police yesterday conducted medical tests on hundreds of suspected substance users. Under the directions of City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, a large-scale screening drive was organised…
Mysuru: BJP State Spokesperson M.G. Mahesh has questioned the role of Mysuru Police after a drug manufacturing racket in the city was uncovered by a team from Mumbai Police. “If Mumbai Police had to come all the way to Mysuru to expose the drug racket, what were our own Police doing?” he asked. Speaking at…
Mysuru: In a letter to the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC), Mysore Grahakara Parishat’s (MGP) Founding President Dr. Bhamy V. Shenoy and Working President S. Shobana have raised serious concerns over widespread footpath encroachments in the city, urging authorities to prioritise pedestrian safety while addressing complex legal challenges. The letter follows a recent meeting in which…
Senior citizen from N.R. Mohalla appeals to MCC Commissioner; warns of Lokayukta petition Mysuru: A concerned citizen has urged the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner to clear footpath encroachments at Ambabhavani Circle in the north-east part of N.R. Mohalla. In a letter to the MCC Commissioner dated July 9, 2025, senior citizen Humayun Rasheed stated…
Mysuru: A section of residents from Devaraja Mohalla has filed a complaint at Devaraja Police Station against Modaram and his sons — Babulal, Ramesh Vali, Kailas, Jagan and Vikram — seeking their externment from the district. In addition, residents have submitted a memorandum to the Zonal Commissioner of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zone-6, urging the…
Mysuru: Upa Lokayukta Justice K.N. Phaneendra, has cracked a whip on the officers of various Departments and realtors, for making people run from pillar to post to avail of the services, for no valid reasons. Upa Lokayukta Phaneendra, chaired the meeting to receive and dispose of the public grievances at Abdul Nazir Sab auditorium at…
Mysuru: Narasimharaja (NR) MLA Tanveer Sait has given a clarion call to the people, to join hands with a strong resolve to build an addiction-free society and shed those substances and matters which are considered harmful to the healthy society. MLA Sait was addressing a gathering of students, after inaugurating Addiction-Free Day celebrations, on account…
Mysuru: District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has instructed officials to submit a proposal to the State Government to upgrade D. Devaraj Urs Multipurpose Stadium (Wrestling Arena) attached to Dasara Exhibition Grounds. Dr. Mahadevappa, who inspected the stadium recently, said that Devaraj Urs Multipurpose Stadium, apart from hosting Dasara Wrestling Tournament every year, is also a…
Special Court sentences former Hassan MP to life imprisonment for rape Bengaluru: Former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a 47-year-old domestic help, has been allotted prisoner number 15528 by the Bengaluru Central Prison authorities. Earlier in a landmark judgment yesterday, the Special Court for Elected Representatives…
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